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Owner description: The Otago Peninsula is a long, hilly indented finger of land that forms the easternmost part of Dunedin, New Zealand. Volcanic in origin, it forms one wall of the eroded valley that now forms Otago Harbour. The peninsula lies south-east of Otago Harbour and runs parallel to the mainland for 20 km, with a maximum width of 9 km. It is joined to the mainland at the south-west end by a narrow isthmus about 1.5 km wide.

The drive out to the peninsula was fantastic. Best to go at high tide. Be prepared for windy roads and watch your speed.

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Tony M, General Manager at Otago Peninsula, responded to this reviewResponded November 15, 2012

Sound advice about the Portobello Road, Acey071368. It's full of twists and turns and, being right beside the harbour with, in most instances, very, very little between your vehicle and the water of the Otago Harbour, things can get a little hairy sometimes. (Ever driven it when the tide is at it's highest, and there's a reasonable northerly wind blowing? Your vehicle gets a free wash!)

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Allans Beach is beautiful & certainly worth a walk along with an array of wildlife, as is a walk to Lovers leap etc.

The best dining experience is to enjoy dinner at historic '1908' in Portobello with a table overlooking the harbour. We both really enjoyed the Blue Cod, which was cooked to perfection & generous in portion :-)

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The roads are narrow and winding but the scenery stunning either on the harbour side or up on the top looking at the ocean. There are lots of lovely walks and the chance to get up and personal with Hooker's sea Lions, Yellow Eyed penguins and at the end Albatross Stewart Island Shags etc. Some of these are in commercial places but all of them are visible if you walk on your own on the beaches which are wild and beautiful. You can't go wrong on the Peninsula!

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Beautiful land and seascapes. Definitely stop in at the Glenfalloch Gardens and be wowed by the beautiful gardens. There is also a delightful gift shop on the grounds with wonderful local art work. Then drive out to the reserve at the end of the peninsula to view the albatross. Stop for an early dinner at the 1908 Restaurant on Portabello.

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